Trump Increases Tariffs on China to 104%; Roof Collapse at Dominican Republic Nightclub Kills 98

New U.S. tariffs on imports from dozens of countries, including a 104 percent tariff for China, took effect on Wednesday. Taiwan says it won’t retaliate with its own tariffs, while Japan is discussing potential currency moves amid the rise of the yen. Meanwhile, South Korea introduced emergency measures to support its auto sector. President Donald Trump continued to promote his tariff policies, saying they will protect American workers and industries.

Dozens of people, including two former MLB players and a provincial governor, are now confirmed dead after a roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic. The disaster struck during a concert by popular Dominican singer Rubby Perez, who was also killed, according to his manager and family members. Authorities also say that more than 150 people were injured. Officials are still investigating the cause of the roof collapse.

The Department of Homeland Security is revoking the legal status of almost a million immigrants after they were allowed to enter the United States through a smartphone app set up by the Biden administration. A senior Homeland Security spokesperson told NTD that “the Biden administration abused the parole authority to allow millions of illegal aliens into the U.S., which further fueled the worst border crisis in U.S. history." He added that formal notices have been issued to the affected individuals and urged them to self-deport instead of being removed and permanently barred from re-entry.